Regis Becomes A Grandpa To Willie X

Regis Philbin announced this morning that he became a grandfather yesterday to a boy named Wiiliam. Regis' daughter, Jennifer "J.J." Philbin, gave birth to a baby boy Monday, February 18, at 6:05 AM, after 30 hours of labor. J.J., who formerly wrote "The O.C.," is married to "The Office" writer Michael Schur.

William Xavier Schur — named in honor of his grandfather, whose confirmation name was Xavier — was born weighing 6 lbs., 5 oz., has strawberry red hair, and is 19 inches long.

Watch the proud grandfather discuss the arrival of his newest family member:

Regis announced the birth of his grandson this morning. The baby, William Xavier Schur, was born yesterday and named after Regis's confirmation name. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1422585171http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=1178199204

From ABC, 2/19

Comments

[yummymaplesyrup]

08:55 PM on 02/19/2008

Congratula­tions to all!

[Aanya]

07:58 PM on 02/19/2008

How wonderful! Great happiness to the entire family!

[ObamaEdwards]

06:43 PM on 02/19/2008

Oh, look! It's Little Xavier! Sweet.

[Melissa]

03:52 PM on 02/19/2008

Just about the nicest guy on television­. Congratula­tions!

[Reine]

02:54 PM on 02/19/2008

Congratula­tions Regis!! Always liked this guy.

[SouthJerseySteve]

01:18 PM on 02/19/2008

Hey Regis, Mazel Tov!